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August 23, 2026 7:08 pm
Insecurity: Sokoto gov’s aide urges unity against banditry
August 23, 2026 6:37 pm
BREAKING: Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan ‘Ogogo’ is dead
August 23, 2026 6:28 pm
Oyo congratulates TUC chairman on emergence as PENGASSAN president
August 23, 2026 5:07 pm
Plateau denies scrapping tourism ministry in cabinet reshuffle
August 23, 2026 4:43 pm
Defence ministry hails Matawalle’s appointment to Tinubu campaign team
August 23, 2026 4:33 pm
Police arrest two kidnappers in Ondo
Panic as petrol tanker falls, causes obstruction on Anambra road
August 23, 2026 7:20 pm
C’River gov pledges support for SPAR fire victims
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2027 Hajj: Kwara fixes ₦5m initial deposit for intending pilgrims
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Soldiers kill kidnapper, arrest two in Benue
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Ekiti monarch honours Oyebanji, Bamidele with chieftaincy titles
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Kaduna clears pension arrears
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Insecurity: Sokoto gov’s aide urges unity against banditry
Sokoto State Governor’s aide calls for unity among political leaders and stakeholders to fight banditry, stressing that Sokoto insecurity should not be pol…
BREAKING: Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan ‘Ogogo’ is dead
Nollywood mourns as veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, is confirmed dead after a battle with stage-four cancer….
Oyo congratulates TUC chairman on emergence as PENGASSAN president
Oyo State Government congratulates Bosun Olabiyi-Agoro, state TUC chairman, on his emergence as the new PENGASSAN President….
Plateau denies scrapping tourism ministry in cabinet reshuffle
Plateau State Government denies claims of scrapping the Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality in its recent cabinet reshuffle, affirming its importance to ec…
Defence ministry hails Matawalle’s appointment to Tinubu campaign team
Defence Ministry hails Bello Matawalle’s appointment as Deputy Director, Security and Intelligence I for the APC 2027 Presidential Campaign Council….
Police arrest two kidnappers in Ondo
Ondo State Police Command arrests two suspected kidnappers in Molege, Owo LGA. Learn more about the ongoing investigation and efforts to dismantle the synd…
C’River gov pledges support for SPAR fire victims
Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, assures full government support for victims of the SPAR fire in Calabar, promising immediate intervention and recov…
2027 Hajj: Kwara fixes ₦5m initial deposit for intending pilgrims
Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board sets N5m initial deposit for 2027 Hajj. Learn about payment deadlines and improved airlift arrangements for Kwara…
Soldiers kill kidnapper, arrest two in Benue
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke killed a suspected kidnapper and arrested two others in Benue, recovering weapons and foiling an abduction attempt….
Ekiti monarch honours Oyebanji, Bamidele with chieftaincy titles
Ekiti’s Alaaye of Efon Kingdom confers chieftaincy titles on Governor Biodun Oyebanji and Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele for their community contributions….
Kaduna clears pension arrears
Kaduna State Government clears N18bn pension arrears, intensifies infrastructure development, and boosts agriculture funding thanks to increased federal al…
Insecurity: Nigeria must not become a killing field, Obi tells FG
Peter Obi condemns recent killings and abductions in North-Central Nigeria, urging urgent government action to address the escalating Nigeria insecurity cr…
N25bn First Lady’s gifts, TETFund funds pooled to revive abandoned National Library – Alausa
The Federal Government has pooled N25bn from First Lady’s gifts and TETFund to revive the abandoned National Library headquarters in Abuja after 18 years….
Fake presidential agency: Bureaucratic weaknesses allowed fraud to thrive – Ex-perm sec
A former Permanent Secretary reveals how bureaucratic weaknesses in Nigeria’s government allowed a fake presidential agency to operate, highlighting lapses…
APC chairman visits Emir Sanusi in Kano
The APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, paid a courtesy visit to Emir Sanusi in Kano. This meeting comes amidst heightened political activities…
Ekiti seeks $500m investment from Egypt to boost industrialisation
Ekiti State targets $500m industrial and trade investment from Egypt to boost industrialisation, create jobs, and strengthen agricultural value chains….
Osun poll: Turn defeat into victory for Tinubu, APC chieftain tells members
An APC chieftain in Osun State charges members to learn from their governorship election loss and reposition the Osun APC for victory in the 2027 general e…
Kwara gov opens sports festival, urges athletes to embrace unity
Kwara State Governor declares open the 8th Kwara Sports Festival, urging athletes from 16 LGAs to embrace unity and sportsmanship. Discover new talents….
The head of a ‘fake agency’ in Nigeria, George Nwabueze, insists his office is legitimate, providing documents linking it to the OSGF amid ICPC allegations…
Resist foreign scrutiny over 33-year-old allegations against Tinubu, Buratai tells Nigerians
Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai (retd.) urges Nigerians to resist foreign interference regarding 33-year-old drug allegations against President Bola Tinubu, citing…
Anambra SSG clarifies involvement in ‘fake’ federal agency
Anambra SSG Chiamaka Nnake clarifies her involvement with a purported federal agency, stating the state was misled into hosting a Made-in-Nigeria fair….
Look beyond white-collar jobs, embrace entrepreneurship, Kwara urges youths
Kwara State Government encourages youth to embrace entrepreneurship and skills acquisition beyond white-collar jobs for economic independence….
Publish political donation limits for 2027 elections, SERAP tells INEC
SERAP urges INEC to publish political donation limits for the 2027 elections, citing the Electoral Act, 2026, to ensure transparency and fair play….
‘Fake agency’ boss fights back with appointment letter
George Nwabueze, head of the ‘Made in Nigeria’ project, denies running a fake agency, presenting an appointment letter from the OSGF amidst ICPC allegation…
Morning recap: ‘Fake agency’ boss fights back, nutritionists warn against market-sliced vegetables, other top stories
Stay informed with our Nigeria news recap. Get updates on the ‘fake agency’ controversy, warnings against market-sliced vegetables, Lagos metal theft, and…
Some people trying to profit from my dad’s illness – Ogogo’s daughter
Veteran actor Ogogo’s daughter, Kira Taiwo, reveals her father is battling stage-four cancer and accuses some individuals of trying to profit from his illn…
I survived, Mirabel returns to social media after Ogun rehab
Nigerian TikToker Mirabel announces her return to social media after completing a rehabilitation program in Ogun State following a false rape allegation….
Canada admits 182,100 new permanent residents in H1 2026 – Report
Canada welcomed 182,100 new permanent residents in the first half of 2026, making significant progress towards its annual Canada immigration target. Learn…
Researcher seeks merit-based newsroom recruitment
A Nigerian researcher urges media owners to prioritise merit-based factors when recruiting reporters, highlighting the limited studies on newsroom recruitm…
1,917 Nigerians sought Netherlands asylum in two years – Report
A new report reveals 1,917 Nigerians sought asylum in the Netherlands in 2024 and 2025, with applications rising year-on-year. Discover the full details….
Kenya endorses Africa’s Next Super Model 2026
Kenya officially endorses Africa’s Next Super Model 2026, recognising its potential for tourism promotion, cultural diplomacy, and creative economy growth….